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Film, Theatre, and Media

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Indian cinema, theatre, and mass media form a crucial part of static general knowledge. This section covers national awards, prominent actors, censorship issues, and cinematic themes. These concepts frequently appear in SSC, banking, and state PSC examinations to assess a candidate's cultural awareness.

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Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice

Which Kannada film featured groundbreaking visual effects in its climax sequence?

  1. K.G.F: Chapter 1

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  3. The Villain

  4. Vikrant Rona
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kannada film 'Vikrant Rona', directed by Anup Bhandari, featured groundbreaking visual effects in its climax sequence, creating a visually stunning and unforgettable experience for audiences.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the visual effects supervisor who worked on the Tamil film '2.0'?

  1. Srinivas Mohan

  2. VFX Siva

  3. Kamalakannan

  4. Jeetendra Rai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kamalakannan is the renowned visual effects supervisor who worked on the Tamil film '2.0', contributing to its visually stunning and technologically advanced effects.

Multiple choice

Which regional film industry in India is known for its realistic and immersive visual effects?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telugu film industry is known for its realistic and immersive visual effects, often pushing the boundaries of technology to create visually stunning and believable experiences for audiences.

Multiple choice

Which iconic crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a gangster named Vijay Deenanath Chauhan?

  1. Deewaar

  2. Sholay

  3. Zanjeer

  4. Mr. India
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Explanation

Deewaar, released in 1975, is a classic crime film starring Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, a gangster who rises to power in Mumbai's underworld.

Multiple choice

In the 2010 crime thriller "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai", which actor portrayed the character of Haji Mastan, a real-life Mumbai gangster?

  1. Ajay Devgn

  2. Emraan Hashmi

  3. Akshay Kumar

  4. Ranbir Kapoor
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Explanation

Ajay Devgn played the role of Haji Mastan in "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai", a film inspired by the lives of real-life Mumbai gangsters.

Multiple choice

Which 1990 crime film, set in Mumbai, features Anil Kapoor as a police officer investigating a series of murders?

  1. Tezaab

  2. Ram Lakhan

  3. Parinda

  4. 1942: A Love Story
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Explanation

Parinda, released in 1990, stars Anil Kapoor as Inspector Karan, who investigates a series of murders committed by a ruthless gangster.

Multiple choice

In the 2013 crime thriller "Shootout at Wadala", which actor played the role of gangster Manya Surve?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Anil Kapoor

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Sanjay Dutt
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Explanation

John Abraham portrayed the character of gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout at Wadala", a film based on the real-life encounter between Mumbai police and gangsters.

Multiple choice

Which 2012 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug cartel?

  1. Dabangg 2

  2. Agneepath

  3. Rowdy Rathore

  4. Special 26
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Explanation

Special 26, released in 2012, features Akshay Kumar as a police officer who goes undercover to expose a group of con artists operating in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

In the 2015 crime thriller "Drishyam", which actor played the role of Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable TV operator who gets entangled in a murder case?

  1. Ajay Devgn

  2. Abhishek Bachchan

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan
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Explanation

Ajay Devgn portrayed the character of Vijay Salgaonkar in "Drishyam", a film that explores the lengths a father will go to protect his family.

Multiple choice

Which 2016 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer?

  1. Sultan

  2. Raees

  3. Dangal

  4. Raman Raghav 2.0
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Explanation

Raman Raghav 2.0, released in 2016, stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a police officer investigating a series of murders committed by a serial killer inspired by the real-life criminal Raman Raghav.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 crime thriller "Mukkabaaz", which actor played the role of Shravan Singh, a boxer who faces various challenges in his personal and professional life?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Vineet Kumar Singh
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Explanation

Vineet Kumar Singh portrayed the character of Shravan Singh in "Mukkabaaz", a film that explores the struggles of a boxer in Mumbai's underworld.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a group of masked robbers?

  1. Simmba

  2. Kedarnath

  3. Stree

  4. Andhadhun
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Explanation

Andhadhun, released in 2018, stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist who gets entangled in a murder mystery.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 crime thriller "Article 15", which actor played the role of Ayan Ranjan, a police officer who investigates a case of caste-based discrimination and murder in a village?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Ayushmann Khurrana

  3. Vicky Kaushal

  4. Ranveer Singh
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Explanation

Ayushmann Khurrana portrayed the character of Ayan Ranjan in "Article 15", a film that sheds light on the issue of caste-based discrimination in India.

Multiple choice

Which 2020 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer known as the "Psycho Killer"?

  1. Laxmii

  2. Coolie No. 1

  3. Ludo

  4. Khaali Peeli
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Explanation

Khaali Peeli, released in 2020, stars Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday in a crime thriller involving a police officer investigating a series of murders.

Multiple choice

In the 2021 crime thriller "Mumbai Saga", which actor played the role of Amartya Rao, a gangster who rises to power in Mumbai's underworld?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Emraan Hashmi

  3. Suniel Shetty

  4. Jackie Shroff
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A Correct answer
Explanation

John Abraham portrayed the character of Amartya Rao in "Mumbai Saga", a film that explores the rise and fall of a gangster in Mumbai.